The art of pipetting precise amounts is a skill that is prized by many scientists, but it is, in fact an art that can be turned into science through the use of pipetting robots.When used as part of a more complex automated liquid handling system, pipetting robots can measure up reagents much faster than any [...]
For many life science labs, establishing fully-automated PCR systems can really increase efficiency and reduce cost in the long run. The key to ensuring that the lab is really getting the maximum output out of PCR robots is simple but important: choosethe right equipment for every step of the process.Below, we break down the different [...]
Even before automation, biological processes and procedures in the laboratory often came with strict protocols to ensure accuracy and efficiency. As biological matter is often fragile, speed is also an important aspect that contributes to accuracy. With all this in mind, it's not difficult to see where laboratory automation systems can vastly help the life [...]
Magnetic bead separation makes nucleic acid and protein purification more effective and easier to automate. With advancements in lab technology and reduced costs, magnetic separation has become a leading technique for sample purification. Read on below to know more about magnetic bead separators. How Does a Magnetic Bead Separator Work? A magnetic bead separator uses [...]
While DNA extraction methods have been around for over 150 years, ever since Friedrich Miescher isolated it for the first time in 1869, countless iterations of DNA extraction protocols have occurred since then. Different lab extraction systems are used depending on the type of cell, how the cells have been preserved (e.g., in formalin versus [...]
Liquid reagents and samples make the bulk of materials that life science labs use. Therefore, it's important to have effective liquid handling systems in the lab. Automated liquid handling robots are a great way to speed up lab processes, improve accuracy and precision, and reduce human error.Before you set up an automated liquid handling workstation [...]
Real-time PCR, or qPCR, is a necessary process that is a step-up from conventional PCR. In qPCR, data is collected throughout the process, merging the amplification and detection steps into a single action through fluorescent chemicals. qPCR is divided into dye-based and probe-based qPCR; probe-based real-time PCR is often the chosen form for heightened specificity.Because [...]
Various components are vital to the operation of a research lab. Besides the laboratory information management system (LIMS) that manages staff and sample data, among other things, the lab scheduling software is an indispensable part of any lab.Lab scheduling software helps to plan and run automated lab processes to ensure workflows can run uninterrupted with [...]
Microplate handling systems can benefit even the smallest of labs, making processes more efficient and requiring less manpower. However, it's important to know how to get the most output out of your microplate handling system, so that you can really optimize the speed and accuracy of the processes in the lab. After all, there's no [...]
ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) is a popular quantitative assay to detect and quantify a range of peptides and proteins. However, manual ELISA is very time-consuming - requiring you to perform multiple pipetting steps, washing, incubating, and reading. With ELISA automation, the challenges involving the assay can be overcome without sacrificing the efficacy of the assay. [...]
